The AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Test is an evaluation of the basic skills that every dog should know. The focus of the Canine Good Citizen Program is to foster responsible dog ownership. This class will help you succeed with your dog in attaining that goal! The CGC title is now required by many therapy dog groups and some apartments and condos are requiring their renters/owners to have GCG titles on their dogs. Likewise the AKC Community Canine testing level is about responsible dog ownership and having a well-behaved dog in the community. As the top level in the CGC Program, this will test the dog’s skills in a natural setting, that is, in your community! Below are a few of the things you will learn in this class.

Test items include Canine Community Dog test includes,

Accepting a friendly stranger * Dog waits under control

Sitting politely for petting * Walking on loose leash

Appearance and grooming * Dealing with other dogs and crowds of people

Out for a walk * Sit-stay in small group

Walking through a crowd * Dog allow people to pet

Sit and down on command * Down-stay at a distance

Coming when called * Come when called

Reaction to another dog and more

Reaction to distractions

Supervised separation

Each week we’ll practice particular tests from the Canine Good Citizen and CGCA evaluation. As we progress; we’ll revisit the previously learned exercises and showcase new ones. Before you know it, you’ll have practiced all 10 exercises and be ready for the AKC Evaluations.

Reservations are required. Class is $20 per class or four sessions for $60. AKC evaluation is $20 for each dog.

Chinese New Year of the Dog Festival

Feb 17th. - Come Celebrate with US!!
Fun for the entire family.
Sandy Sue Feng Shui and her team, is excited to announce our 2nd Annual Chinese New Year Festival for the Earth Dog, 10 am to 5 pm on February 17, 2018! Save the date and put it on your smartphone calendar today.
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North Mountain Spring Art Show

March 3rd & 4th: Arizona Artists and Photographers:
Watch some painters at work in the beautiful setting at the trail head at the base of the mountain.
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Authors’ Day

March 17th - Meet some of Arizona’s most popular Western authors on Saturday, March 1th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Authors’ Day Festival at the North Mountain Visitor Center, 12950 N. 7th St., Phoenix, in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve.
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Annie Moscow Concert March 24th 2018

Annie Moscow conveys her artistry as a performer, contemporary poet and modern-day storyteller, with her fresh perspective and unique themes.
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